The Director of Public Works shall have the authority to temporarily suspend all work on a grading project and suspend the permit if he or she determines that field conditions present an immediate hazard or danger to life or property, or if the permittee fails to or refuses to correct a deficiency or hazard, or if the work being done is contrary to the approved plans or conditions thereof, or if there is lack of supervision of the grading operation, lack of engineering control, soil engineering control is not being adequately provided, or for any other condition which in the Director of Public Works' opinion, presents a threat to the public safety or welfare immediately, or in the future, and which may cause unstable earth conditions. This temporary suspension shall continue in effect until the hazard or condition is removed to the satisfaction of the Director of Public Works.
(Ord. 1449, passed 10-19-05)